MSC Preziosa Normandy, Western Europe & UK | 9 Nights
01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – LONDON
After meeting at 04:30 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal, we complete our check-in procedures and then depart for London Heathrow Airport on Turkish Airlines flight TK1981 at 08:05. Upon arrival in London at 09:10 local time, transfer to our hotel. Guests who wish may join the “London Panoramic City Tour” organized as an extra by our guide. During our city tour, we will see many famous landmarks of London, including Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben Clock Tower, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in London. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
02. DAY LONDON
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the “Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio” tour organized as an extra by our guide. We set out to explore the Harry Potter films adapted from the fantasy novel series of famous British author J.K. Rowling. On this tour, as the Great Hall door opens, we step into a magical world and experience the Harry Potter legend together through sets such as Hogwarts Express Platform 9 ¾, The Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse; props such as the Potions Class and Memory Cabinet; costumes such as Quidditch uniforms and the outfits used for Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione in the final scene of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2; as well as the Chamber of Secrets door, the Invisibility Cloak, and SFX & VFX experiences such as the Green Screen where visual effects scenes were filmed. After the tour, return to the hotel. Overnight in London.
03. DAY LONDON – SOUTHAMPTON
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Southampton by our private coach. Guests who wish may join the “Buckingham Palace & Parks Tour” organized as an extra by their guide. First, we go to Buckingham Palace, the official royal residence of the United Kingdom and the center of the British monarchy. We will have the opportunity to see the palace, where official state guests are received, from close by. We will witness the patrols of the Royal Guards and Royal Mounted Police. If we are lucky, we will also watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Then we will walk through HYDE PARK and ST JAMES PARK, two of London’s world-famous landmarks. During this walk, we will see the fountain built in memory of Diana and the Peter Pan statue. After the tour, we continue to Southampton. Upon arrival, we complete embarkation procedures. After settling into our cabins, free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
04. DAY AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish may enjoy the ship’s open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Guests may shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy different music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options will also be available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
05. DAY HAMBURG
Our ship will dock at Kiel port at 07:00. After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the “Hamburg City Tour” organized as an extra by our guide. Located in the south end of the Jutland Peninsula, which separates the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, Hamburg lies at the confluence of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille rivers. The city center is built around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes. The city has 2,302 bridges connecting its waterways. Hamburg Port, extending inland from the North Sea, is Europe’s second-largest port. It is one of the most important international trade centers. With many parks in the city, Hamburg is one of the world’s top five “Green Cities.” During our tour, we will see the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, St. Michael’s Church, one of the most famous churches in Northern Germany, the Binnen and Aussenalster lakes, the Elbe River, St. Pauli, also known as the Red Light District, Reeperbahn, the Fish Market, the port area, and one of the most impressive sights, the magnificent City Hall. After free time for shopping and dining, return to the ship. Our ship will depart Kiel port at 20:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
06. DAY AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish may enjoy the ship’s open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Guests may shop at duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy different music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Various dining options will also be available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight on board.
07. DAY ZEEBRUGGE
Our ship will dock at Bruges port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Chosen by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture, the city has remained untouched by war for many years, which has been the main reason for its preservation to the present day. Upon arrival in Bruges, we get off the coach at Zand Square. After a short walk, we head to the famous Markt (Market) Square. Along the way, sights to be seen include canals filled with swans, St. Jean Hospital, Grotus, the Fish Market, and monasteries. At Markt Square, after seeing the Belfry, Guild Houses, and the Provincial Building, we have free time. During this free time, you may buy lace, chocolates, and souvenirs from the shops in the square and taste dishes unique to Belgian cuisine in the restaurants. Don’t forget that Belgians are especially renowned for seafood. After visiting Bruges, you will agree why this city is called a place that “must be seen before you die.” After the Bruges tour, we head to Ghent. Upon arrival in Ghent, we take a walking tour and then return to our ship, which is docked at Bruges port. Our ship will depart at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
08. DAY ROTTERDAM
Our ship will dock at Rotterdam port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Known as the architectural capital of the Netherlands, Rotterdam is a strong port city with many different faces. As the country’s second-largest city after Amsterdam, it also holds an important place in world trade. Above all, being an artistic settlement makes it the leading city in the Netherlands for innovative architecture. Guests who wish may join the “Rotterdam-The Hague City Tour” organized as an extra by their guide. Rotterdam, home to Europe’s largest port, takes its name from the Rotte River. It is the second most populous city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam. Rebuilt after World War II, the city acquired its interesting and modern architecture from postmodern structures, geometric shapes, and unusual arrangements. The Erasmus Bridge, located over the Maas River and named after one of the pioneers of humanism, the Old Harbor, a symbol of trade and wealth, the Cube Houses inspired by Ponte Vecchio in Florence, and Willem Bridge are among the places we will see on our tour. The Hague, known in Dutch as Den Haag, is an important center in South Holland for world politics. It is the city where the Kingdom of the Netherlands’ government, ministries, parliament, Supreme Court, and Council of State are located. The city hosts 150 international institutions, the most prominent of which are the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. The Binnenhof, one of Europe’s oldest parliamentary buildings, originally built as a castle in the 13th century; Passage, Europe’s oldest shopping street, surrounded by many cafés, restaurants, and souvenir shops; Peace Palace, the symbol of peace and justice; The Hague Royal Palace; and Het Loo Palace, built by King William III, are among the main places we will see during our city tour. After free time, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart at 17:00. Dinner and overnight on board.
09. DAY LE HAVRE
Our ship will dock at Le Havre port at 10:00 in the morning. After breakfast, free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join the “Honfleur & Deauville Tour” organized as an extra by their guide. We head to Honfleur, located in the heart of Calvados, an important region of Lower Normandy, which gave its name to the famous apple liqueur. Honfleur, a charming small port town once favored by painters such as Camille Corot, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet, Raoul Dufy, Johan-Bartold Jongkind, Paul Signac, and Georges Seurat because of its incredible light, is explored on foot. On Honfleur’s quays where sailing boats are moored and through its narrow streets, you can see beautiful old houses, the “Lieutenance” building, the 15th-century wooden Sainte Catherine Church built by ship carpenters, its separately built bell tower, and the old salt warehouse. After free time, we stop in Deauville, the pearl of Normandy. This wealthy French resort town, which gained fame when Coco Chanel opened a boutique here in the early 20th century and became a meeting point for high society, may have lost some of its importance over time, but it has preserved its beauty and charm. Its beach, blue cabins, and wooden boardwalks especially help you imagine the past. After visiting Deauville, we return to Le Havre, which was completely destroyed in World War II and rebuilt, and has been inscribed on the World Heritage List for its “Post-War Urban Planning” and “Creative Use of Concrete.” Our ship will depart Le Havre port at 21:30. Dinner and overnight on board.
10. DAY SOUTHAMPTON - LONDON – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Southampton port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we complete disembarkation procedures and then transfer to the airport. After passport and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1998 at 17:05. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 00:05 local time. End of our tour.
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – London – Istanbul Airport.
- 7 nights 8 days full board accommodation in the preferred cabin category on MSC PREZIOSA.
- Airport and port taxes.
- Airport – Port – Airport transfers.
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in England.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leadership service. (Provided for groups of at least 15 people)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on board.
- Entertainment and shows on board.
- Use of the fitness and sports hall.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
- Travel protection package. A 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years of age.
Not Included
Service charges. Approximately €12 per person per day (paid at the time of booking).
All land tours specified in the program.
Medical services / Personal expenses.
All beverages on board.
Domestic connecting flights.
Required visa fee.
Exit tax for overseas travel (you can pay it at the relevant banks or at the finance cashier at the airport).